Tandon School of Engineering (New York University, 2016-present)

Research Fellow

ABILITY Project (New York University, 2016-present)

Manage a lab and several projects dedicated to the development of assistive and rehab technologies

Employ a human-centered approach to the research and development of assistive and rehab technologies

Content Producer

Digital Communications Department (New York University, 2014-2015)

Developed content of the university’s and individual school websites within NYU

Assisted in various aspects of the nyu.edu redesign

Created analytics reports for the university-wide site (nyu.edu)

Conducted user-testing for the redesign of nyu.edu

Information Designer

(Springer Publications, 2014)

Developed infographics and wireframes for the publisher’s online peer-review journals

Research Coordinator

St. Michael’s Hospital (Centre for Research on Inner City Health, 2013-2014)

Coordinated fieldwork and communications for a citywide health services research study.

Liaised with and communicated study results to key stakeholders from various hospitals, community health centers as well as, other organizations regarding a health intervention aimed at reducing frequent Emergency Department use.

Performed assessments and psycho-educational sessions with RCT participants, as well as, qualitative and quantitative interviews using measures of subjective health and quality of life

Art Therapist

(Vancouver Women’s Health Collective, 2012-2013)

Facilitated a weekly, women’s art therapy group with three regular clients.

Experienced working in a collective with feminist ideology, with issues around gender, oppression, abuse and addiction.

Student Art Therapist (VATI Practicum Work)

Enhanced Living Society (January-August 2011)

Facilitated a weekly, open-studio style art therapy group in a supportive housing community of older adults living with mental health and addiction issues.

Experienced working with issues of later life, chronic addiction and schizophrenia.

The Bosman Hotel Community (January- June 2011)

Facilitated an open-studio style art therapy group in a supportive housing community that employs the harm reduction model of community care.

Worked with people facing issues arising from chronic homelessness and dual diagnoses.

Worked with a network of support workers (director, caseworkers, psychiatrist, hotel and nursing staff).

False Creek Elementary School (October-June 2012)

Met with students aged 6-11 for one on one art therapy sessions on a weekly basis.

Established therapeutic relationships and maintained a supportive role based on varied individual client needs and goals.